Jon Gray Takes Loss Against Arizona
6 years agoColorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray didn't have a terrible outing on Saturday in Arizona, but the three earned runs he allowed were enough to overcome his offense. A two-run home run by Jake Lamb in the sixth inning did Gray in, ending his day prematurely. Gray had been on a roll recently with three quality starts in a row, but giving up eight hits in just five-plus innings on Saturday forced him out of the game before he could finish the sixth. Gray has quietly been an excellent starter for the last six weeks or so, following a rough patch in early May. Gray has posted a stellar 3.13 ERA since May 22, and his xFIP of 3.88 indicates the success is mostly due to skill, not luck. He should get a draw with the Reds following the All-Star break, and owners will hope he can keep up the good work.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jon Gray Has A Fractured Right Wrist
3 weeks agoTexas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Saturday that right-hander Jon Gray (wrist) suffered a fractured right wrist when he was hit by a line drive during his Cactus League outing on Friday night versus the San Diego Padres. "Not good news," Bochy said. The Rangers haven't given a timetable on when Gray might be able to return and make his 2025 debut, but it will obviously be a lengthy absence and could sideline the 33-year-old veteran hurler for the first several months of the season. With left-hander Cody Bradford (elbow) also set to start the year on the injured list, it's looking like both right-handed pitching prospects Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker will now open in the Rangers' starting rotation. Given his inconsistency and notable drop in velocity and strikeouts a year ago, Gray already was a starting pitcher to avoid in shallow mixed fantasy leagues. UPDATE: Gray will miss "extended time" and won't throw for at least six weeks, according to general manager Chris Young.
Source: Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Source: Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Jon Gray Leaves Game Friday After Being Hit By Comebacker
3 weeks agoTexas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (arm, hand, wrist) left his Cactus League outing on Friday night against the San Diego Padres after being hit in the right arm/hand/wrist area by a comebacker. There hasn't been word on the exact nature of Gray's injury, so stay tuned for an update on Saturday morning. The 33-year-old veteran will most likely be undergoing X-rays and possibly even a CT scan to see if he has any broken bones after taking the line drive. The former first-rounder by the Colorado Rockies in 2013 out of the University of Oklahoma was originally mentioned as a possible reliever for the Rangers in 2025, but he has been stretched out as a starter this spring and should open the year in the rotation as long as the injury he suffered on Friday night isn't serious. Gray has been too inconsistent for our liking from a fantasy standpoint in Texas, and it wasn't a good sign that his strikeout rate dipped below 20% in 2024.
Source: Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Source: Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Jon Gray Adds Velocity In Second Spring Start
1 month agoTexas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray tossed three scoreless innings in a Cactus League game on Sunday in his second spring start against the Arizona Diamondbacks and was working to stay "tall" on the mound, according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. Gray was focused on keeping his right leg straight when he lifted his leg in the delivery process, and it resulted in an average fastball velocity of 94.4 mph after he averaged 93.7 mph with his heater in his spring debut. The 33-year-old allowed four hits on Sunday but also struck out two in his three scoreless frames. The Rangers mentioned Gray as a potential option to pitch in the back end of the bullpen this year, but for now, he's being stretched out as a starter and should open the 2025 campaign in the rotation. RotoBaller has him ranked outside of the top-100 fantasy starting pitchers.
Source: Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Source: Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Jon Gray To Remain In Starting Rotation For Now
2 months agoTexas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray has been rumored to be possibly moving to the bullpen. The rumor is that the Rangers could use Gray as a closer given his success out of the bullpen in the past. Gray has been fantastic in a small sample size out of the bullpen, but that doesn't appear to be the plan right now. Gray is open to the idea, but he said no one has approached him with the possibility of transitioning to the bullpen. That being said, Gray will continue to work as a starting pitcher until further notice. Gray posted a 4.47 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 86/28 K/BB ratio across 23 games (19 starts) with the Rangers last season. He has been a viable option in the rotation over the last three years for the Rangers. For now, fantasy managers can assume Gray will start the year in the rotation, but plans could change down the road.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
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